• Job Description

  Req#: 695544

  Job Description

  The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.
  
  Within DOI's Vendor Integrity Unit, the BT-2 unit is conducting a proactive monitorship over New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Capital Construction projects in the upstate area under DEP jurisdiction. Included is the Roundout - West Branch Bypass Tunnel Construction & Wawarsing Repairs Project (BT-2) consists of connecting two water shafts, 700 to 900 feet in depth, to a bypass tunnel and extending the bypass tunnel approximately 2.5 miles in length to ensure the continuous delivery of clean drinking water for New Yorkers.
  
  DOI is seeking a Confidential Investigator who will be responsible for investigating fraud, corruption, and mismanagement relating to City agencies, employees, contractors and other organizations that receive City funding. Specifically, the selected candidate will be expected to monitor and ensure regular reviews as related to the BT-2 project and its operations, and will be responsible for the investigation of matters involving fraud, waste and abuse related to the project. The candidate will perform regular audits/investigations to ensure the DEP project is in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
  
  The selected candidate will be required to report to DOI's satellite location in Marlboro, NY, as well as work from a satellite office in Westchester, NY on occasion. The candidate may also be required to work with other investigative units and City agencies to provide support.
  
  If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. Due to the position consisting of law enforcement and/or investigative functions, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation as permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A). A valid NYS Driver's License is required.
  
  Preferred Skills
  1. Knowledge of the construction industry and OSHA regulations a significant plus.
  2. Knowledge of, and demonstrated interest in, law enforcement and criminal justice.
  3. Prior work experience in any of the following fields: investigation, security, law enforcement, criminal justice, and/or construction industry.
  4. Relationship-builder with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  5. Highly analytical thinker with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes.
  6. Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel, proficiency is preferred.
  7. Familiarity with New York City a plus.
  8. Candidate must possess a valid New York State Driver's License.
  
  To Apply
  All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for the specific Job ID #695544.
  
  Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.
  
  Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.
  
  CONFIDENTIAL INVESTIGATOR - 31143

  Qualifications

  1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or
  
  2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or
  
  3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

  Additional Information

  The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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